Neighbourhood watch in The Grange

Neighbourhood Watch. A brief summary.

Neighbourhood watch is a regional initiate which offers communities in Northern Ireland the opportunity to positively influence community safety in their areas, and reduce crime, the fear of crime and anti social behavior in their neighbourhoods. The scheme is administered and funded by the Community Safety Unit in partnership with the PSNI, and the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

The aim of Neighbourhood Watch is to help people protect themselves and their property, and to reduce the reduce the fear of crime by: 
Improved home security
Greater vigilance
Fostering Community spirit
Improving your environment

Anyone in the Ballygowan area who might be interested in starting a scheme can ring Albert Spratt on 97528676 or Brian Ashe on 97521073, for advice.

There are already schemes in operation in these areas, The Brae, Ardmore Heights, Ardmore Grange, The Granary, and Ardmore Manor.

One of the most important features of these schemes is the Text Alert Facility. When a person becomes a member, he or she submits his or her Mobile number to the PSNI, you will receive a warning via text to your Mobile. This enables you to be extra vigilant in protecting your property and possessions.

We hope this summary might create some interest in other areas of Ballygowan so that together we can make the village and surrounding areas a safer environment for us all.

Albert Spratt and Brian Ashe.